Objectives Directly Taught or Learned Through Discovery
Identified Learning Targets
Evidence of Success in Achieving Identified Learning Target
SS.O.9.3.1:examine and illustrate the trade patterns of regions of the world across time and explain their significance to the evolution of global economics.
SS.O.9.3.2:evaluate the role of exchange/trade systems in the development of economic systems in societies worldwide.
SS.O.09.04.03: explain how the location of world resources influenced economic development and the global economy.
Use information to interpret trade patterns.
Explain what the global economy is.
Explain what trade pattern is.
Understand exchange and trade.
Explain economic systems.
Explain economic development.
Explain the significance of resource location.
Explain how resources influenced trade.
Groups will examine maps, charts, tables of a variety of time periods in history.
Individual Reflection Journal Entries
PBL Observation Evaluation
Knowledge Chart (KWHL Chart)
Students will explain what the global economy is.
Individual Reflection Journal Entries
Knowledge Charts (KWHL Chart)
Culminating Product Rubric
Students will describe in writing or in illustrations trade patterns over time.
Individual Reflection Journal Entries
Knowledge Charts (KWHL Chart)
Culminating Product Rubric
Groups will brainstorm and explore various economic systems throughout world history. Individual Reflection Journal Entries
PBL Observation Evaluation
Students will compare economic systems throughout world history.
Individual Reflection Journal Entries
PBL Observation Evaluation
Groups will explore how some economies have been successful and why some haven’t been.
Knowledge Chart (KWHL Chart)
Culminating Product Rubric
PBL Observation Evaluation
Groups will brainstorm how resources have driven transportation and trade.
Knowledge Chart (KWHL Chart)
Culminating Product Rubric
PBL Observation Evaluation
Groups will predict how resources will influence trade in the future.
Knowledge Chart (KWHL Chart)
Presentation guided by the Culminating Product Rubric
PBL Observation Evaluation
21st Century Skills:
21st Century Skills
Learning Skills & Technology Tools
Teaching Strategies
Evidence of Success
Information and Communication
21C.O.9-12.1.TT4:
Student uses audio, video, pictures, clip art, moviemaker programs, webpage design software, electronic documents and other files to collaborate for the creation of electronic products that inform multiple audiences both inside and outside the school environment.
21C.O.9-12.2.TT4: Student uses technology tools and multiple media sources to analyze a real-world problem, design and implement a process to assess the information, and chart and evaluate progress toward the solution.
Show examples of model products that have been produced using Movie Maker, PowerPoint, Webpage editors, or other multimedia programs.
Show students how to use concept mapping software using the KWHL Chart (link).
Model for students the proper use of project checklists and the PBL Process.
Groups will build a presentation utilizing technology tools that will showcase their product to multiple audiences.
Culminating Product Rubric (link)
PBL Observation Evaluation (link)
Groups will research and assess information gathered through technology tools.
Culminating Product Rubric (link)
Knowledge Chart (KWHL Chart)
Cover Sheet Project Checklist (link)
PBL Observation Evaluation (link)
Thinking and Reasoning Skills
21C.O.9-12.3.TT6
Student evaluates and applies technology tools for research, information analysis, problem solving, content learning, decision making, and lifelong learning.
21C.O.9-12.2.LS1
Student engages in a critical thinking process that supports synthesis and conducts evaluation using complex criteria.
Work with students on Rules for Brainstorming (link) and discussing with them about the importance of gathering information.
Go over with students the importance of developing rich questions with the coaching student questioning document as the teacher guide.
Go over with students the PBL Process Guide (link), emphasizing the process is more important the product initially.
Groups will brainstorm the meaning of information gathered in utilizing critical thinking skills.
Culminating Product Rubric (link)
PBL Observation Evaluation (link)
Students will practice questioning strategies that encourage exploration of content.
Culminating Product Rubric (link)
PBL Observation Evaluation (link)
KWHL Chart (link)
Students will use the Problem-Based Learning Process to explore and evaluate solutions to a complex problem.
Culminating Product Rubric (link)
Cover Sheet Project Checklist (link)
PBL Observation Evaluation (link)
Personal and Workplace Skills
21C.O.9-12.3.LS5
Student exhibits positive leadership through interpersonal and problem-solving skills that contribute to achieving the goal. He/she helps others stay focused, distributes tasks and responsibilities effectively, and monitors group progress toward the goal without undermining the efforts of others.
Review the PBL Observation Checklist (link) as a tool for students to construct contracts based on what the teacher will be assessing during the group meetings.
Students will assign roles in their group and develop group contracts.
Culminating Product Rubric (link)
PBL Observation Evaluation (link)
Learning Target
SS.O.9.3.2: evaluate the role of exchange/trade systems in the development of economic systems in societies worldwide.
SS.O.09.04.03: explain how the location of world resources influenced economic development and the global economy.
Explain what the global economy is.
Explain what trade pattern is.
Understand exchange and trade.
Explain economic systems.
Explain economic development.
Explain the significance of resource location.
Explain how resources influenced trade.
Individual Reflection Journal Entries
PBL Observation Evaluation
Knowledge Chart (KWHL Chart)
Students will explain what the global economy is.
Individual Reflection Journal Entries
Knowledge Charts (KWHL Chart)
Culminating Product Rubric
Students will describe in writing or in illustrations trade patterns over time.
Individual Reflection Journal Entries
Knowledge Charts (KWHL Chart)
Culminating Product Rubric
Groups will brainstorm and explore various economic systems throughout world history. Individual Reflection Journal Entries
PBL Observation Evaluation
Students will compare economic systems throughout world history.
Individual Reflection Journal Entries
PBL Observation Evaluation
Groups will explore how some economies have been successful and why some haven’t been.
Knowledge Chart (KWHL Chart)
Culminating Product Rubric
PBL Observation Evaluation
Groups will brainstorm how resources have driven transportation and trade.
Knowledge Chart (KWHL Chart)
Culminating Product Rubric
PBL Observation Evaluation
Groups will predict how resources will influence trade in the future.
Knowledge Chart (KWHL Chart)
Presentation guided by the Culminating Product Rubric
PBL Observation Evaluation
21st Century Skills:
Technology Tools
Communication
Student uses audio, video, pictures, clip art, moviemaker programs, webpage design software, electronic documents and other files to collaborate for the creation of electronic products that inform multiple audiences both inside and outside the school environment.
21C.O.9-12.2.TT4:
Student uses technology tools and multiple media sources to analyze a real-world problem, design and implement a process to assess the information, and chart and evaluate progress toward the solution.
Show students how to use concept mapping software using the KWHL Chart (link).
Model for students the proper use of project checklists and the PBL Process.
Culminating Product Rubric (link)
PBL Observation Evaluation (link)
Groups will research and assess information gathered through technology tools.
Culminating Product Rubric (link)
Knowledge Chart (KWHL Chart)
Cover Sheet Project Checklist (link)
PBL Observation Evaluation (link)
Student evaluates and applies technology tools for research, information analysis, problem solving, content learning, decision making, and lifelong learning.
21C.O.9-12.2.LS1
Student engages in a critical thinking process that supports synthesis and conducts evaluation using complex criteria.
Go over with students the importance of developing rich questions with the coaching student questioning document as the teacher guide.
Go over with students the PBL Process Guide (link), emphasizing the process is more important the product initially.
Culminating Product Rubric (link)
PBL Observation Evaluation (link)
Students will practice questioning strategies that encourage exploration of content.
Culminating Product Rubric (link)
PBL Observation Evaluation (link)
KWHL Chart (link)
Students will use the Problem-Based Learning Process to explore and evaluate solutions to a complex problem.
Culminating Product Rubric (link)
Cover Sheet Project Checklist (link)
PBL Observation Evaluation (link)
Student exhibits positive leadership through interpersonal and problem-solving skills that contribute to achieving the goal. He/she helps others stay focused, distributes tasks and responsibilities effectively, and monitors group progress toward the goal without undermining the efforts of others.
Culminating Product Rubric (link)
PBL Observation Evaluation (link)